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UNTOUCHABLES PRIVATE DETECTIVES 
P.O. Box 1129 
Reseda, California 91335 
State License AA011475 


November 1, 1986 


Re: John G. Peterson 

Julia Dragojevic, Esq. Dan Sherman 

CONTOS & BUNCH Eugene M. Ingram 

5855 Topanga Canyon 
Woodland Hills, California 90012 


SUBJECT: SERVICE OF PROCESS/LOCATE 


This investigation is predicated upon our telephone conversation 
of October 24, 1986, to immediately do all work necessary to 
serve Subpenas for depositions on the subjects of this 
investigation. 

JOHN G. PETERSON: 


On October 25, 1986, at approximately 0757 hours. Investigator 
Richardson personally served Peterson at the residence of 1551 
Queens Road, Los Angeles, California. Investigative inquiry was 
required to locate the current address of Peterson. 


DAN SHERMAN: 


On October 25, 1986, 2017 hours. Investigator Richardson 
attempted service on Dan Sherman at the residence of 1440 
Ambrose, #202, Los Angeles, California. During the service 
attempt, a roommate described as a male/caucasion answered the 
door and indicated that the subject was out of town until October 
28, 1986. Investigator observed several children in the 

apartment eating dinner. The roommate did not fit the 
description of Sherman. 


On October 27, 1986, Investigators staked out that location for 
period of time with negative results. 

On October 28, 1986, at approximately 2031 hours a service of 
process attempt was initiated at the 1440 Ambrose location, with 
negative results. Investigator Richardson observed a note on the 
#202 door, "Do not disturb". It was further determined that the 
subject holds a black belt in karate. Stakeout was initiated for 
period of time, with negative results. 


On October 29, 1986 at approximately 1832 hours. Investigator 
Richadson attempted to initiate service of process on Sherman, 






with negative results. A DMV inquiry and Real Property check was 
conducted with negative results. In this Investigators opinion 
the Dan Sherman may not be the actual name of the subject of 
public record but a pen/name for the title books. Due to the 
nature of this investigation and its time factor of this case, we 
are unable to verify this undeveloped lead, at this time. 

Our office was later informed to terminate efforts of service of 
process on Dan Sherman. 

It is this Investigators opinion, based on October 25, 1986, meet 
with the occupant of apartment #202, Sherman has sublet the 
apartment to the unknown residing occupants and may occasionally 
and or periodically stop by and use that address as a mail drop. 
The subject's name remains on the mailbox and directory. During 
the surveillance/stakeout at that location. Investigators 
maintained surveillance from a vantage point outside the 1440 
complex with visual observation of the front second floor 
livingroom window, of that #202 apartment. Investigator 
Richardson observed the male occupant, who answered the door on 
October 25, 1986, moving within that complex. At the time of 
inquiry, Investigator Richardson further observed children in 
bare feet playing and preparing for dinner. 

On October 29, 1986, service of process/ periodic surveillance 

was initiated at the 1440 Ambrose location, with negative results 

EUGENE M. INGRAM 

On October 24, 1986, investigative inquiry was initiated on 
Eugene Ingram as follows: DMV.; Marriage Index; Voters 
Registration on a rush basis. 

On October 27, 1986, at approximately 1220 hours, service of 
process was initiated at the office of Ingrams Investigation, 
located at 4343 Sunset Blvd., North Hollywood, California. 

At that time, Investigator Richardson requested to see Eugene 
Ingram. A black/male, office/investigator answered the door and 
indicated, Eugene Ingram was not in the office. The office 
worker/investigator requested to know the nature of inquiry. 
Investigator Richardson informed the male/individual that, a 
Subpena was issued for Ingrams deposition. The Investigator 
replied, " That was a bad case." Investigator Richardson left a 
business card requiring a telephone from Ingram and departed that 
location. Based on the information submitted by your office, 
Ingram has conducted investigations for The Church Of Scientology 
Confidential sources have indicated that in the past, Ingram 
Investigators while conducting an assignment for Scientology , 
were responsible in using scare tactics and on one instance, 
attempted to vehically run down ex-Scientology members. The 
confidential source also indicated that, L.A.P.D. Officers were 
also involved in a situation concerning Ingrams and Scientology. 

NOTE: On November 1, 1986, Investigator Richardson reportedly 

notified the north/east L.A.P.D. Division desk and spoke with 





Officer Pidilio. Investigator reported the 11/01/86 incident at 
the residence of Ingrain. Officer Pidilio recalled, Ingram and 
his residential location and indicated that at one time Ingram 
caused the Officers a lot of internal problems. Officer Pidilio 
was able to discuss the matter any further. (See ll/0l/86)0n 


October 27, 1986, Investigator Richardson recorded the various 
California License plates from the rear parking location of 4343 
Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, California. A Department of Vehicles 
Registration check was conducted on the subject of this 
investigation. DMV inquiry determined that the following 
vehicles are registered to the subject of this investigation as 
follows: 


1971 MERC Ca. 
1979 SABB Ca. 
1984 SABB Ca. 
1986 M/C Ca. 
DMV disclosed 


Lie. 830 NQU 
Lie. 521 YNA 
Lie. REN AREX 
Lie. 22A612 
a Mobil Home Ca. 


OFF/ROAD: D47Y78 

D14Y46 

D14Y47 

D14Y45 

Lie. LA 6048 


Investigative inquiry via Real Property records subject 
maintaining property at 717 Danford Dr., Los Angeles, California. 


Marriage records disclose Eugene Ingram married Regina Asher 
04/21/80. Eugene Ingrams DOB 2/24/46; Regina Ingram DOB 
2/24/57 


NOTE; On October 27, 1986, vehicle license plates were taken, 
utilizing binoculars from the ground rear parking level of 4343 
Sunset Blvd., location of Ingram Investigations. These license 
plates were later compared with the subjects current owned 
vehicle plates from DMV to determine if the subject was utilizing 
any of his personal cars in the vicinity of his office. The 
parking area is further locked with security gates and security 
doors accessed from the 4343 building. Investigator Richardson 
failed to observe those vehicles of the Eugene Ingram's in the 
area. 

On October 29, 1986, at approximately 2106 hours, Investigator 
Richardson attempted service of process at the 

subject's residential location of 717 Danford Drive, Los Angeles, 
California. During surveillance Investigator Richardson observed 
two vehicles parked in the driveway bearing California License 
plate 2AKY706/ Yellow Coupe de Ville and 1PAK167/White 
Mercury-Topez. 

The residential front doors are secured behind security bars with 
a dog lodged off the chain inside that area. 

On October 29, 1986, 2121 hours Investigator maintained 
surveillance at a vantage point. At that time, in this 
Investigators opinion, the subject would possibly avoid service 
of process for deposition. Investigator Richardson staked/out 
the residential location in a effort to further observe subject 



leave the residence and or arrive on location in a vehicle 
earlier identified by the DMV print out. NOTE: Investigative 
inquiry was initiated at the subjects office earlier that evening 
with negative results. 

On October 29, 1986, approximately 2131 hours, Investigator 
Richardson attempted service of process on Eugene Ingram at the 
717 Danford Drive location. At that time, while standing on the 
lumber red wood walkway level infront of the security gates 
leading to the front door, I observed an individual through the 
window blinds from the side of the house standing in the lighted 
room matching the description of Ingram. The subject is 
described as a male /caucasion, dark hair, wearing a light blue 
shirt and round facial features. 

Investigator Richardson approached the front door. Due to the 
dogs continuous barking , a white/female believed to be Regina 
Ingram, answered the door. Investigator Richardson requested to 
see "Gene". Regina Ingram replied, " He's not in". Investigator 
Richardson further replied in stating, "I can see Gene through 
the window Venetian blinds". Regina Ingram replied, " That's my 
brother-in-law with a smile". Investigator replied, " Come on 
Gene knows me, I'am J.R.", "I'm an old friend, come on I'm not 
gaging you like your trying to gage me. "Regina Ingram, hesitated 
and began to smile. Regina Ingram departed the front door 
momentarily. Investigator Richardson observed the light go out 
in the room where the subject was believed observed/located. 

Mrs. Ingram returned to the door and indicated that Gene was not 
available. Investigator departed the location and maintained 
surveillance in the vicinity of the residence. Investigator 
Richardson observed Regina Ingram let the dog out of the secured 
area onto the exterior of the perimeter of the 717 Danford 
location. 

On October 29, 1986 at approximately 2231 hours, departed that 
location. 

On November 1, 1986, at approximately 0630 hours. Investigator 

Richardson and Gonzalez initiated surveillance in the vicinity of 
717 Danford Drive, location residence of Eugene Ingram. 

Investigators maintained surveillance at a vantage point. 

Investigator Richardson observed the 1984 Saab Ca. Lie. plate REN 
AREX and a black 1986 (Late Model) along with a (black late model 
1986) Trans Am Pontiac, parked directly in the driveway. A yellow 
Cadillac (Coupe de Ville) Ca. Lie. plate 2AKY167 was parked on 
the street in front of the residence. 

NOTE: The Danford Drive residential area is heavily maintained by 
the neighborhood watch and private mobil patrol units. Our 
surveillance units maintained various observation stationery 
points as well as conducting mobil driveby surveillance of the 
subjects residence, to effect service of process. 




On November 1, 1986, approximately 0711 hours. Investigators 
observed a female/caucasion fitting the description of Regina 
Ingram, depart the 717 Danford Drive, residence driving the 1986 
(grey) Saab Ca. Lie. plate REN AREX and proceeded out of the area. 
Investigators maintained surveillance of the residence at a 
vantage point. 

November 1, 1986, approximately 0730 hours, no activity. 

November 1, 1986, at approximately 0744 hours. Investigators 
observed Regina Ingram return to residential location in the Saab 
vehicle. Subject parked the car in the driveway of the 717 
Danford Drive location and entered the residence out of view. 


November 

1, 

1986, 

at 

approximately 

0800 

hours, 

no 

activity. 

November 

1, 

1986, 

at 

approximately 

0832 

hours, 

no 

activity. 

November 

1, 

1986, 

at 

approximately 

0903 

hours, 

no 

activity. 


On November 1, 1986 at approximately 0909 hours. Investigator 
Richardson observed the gardener on the 717 Danford Drive, 
property attending the grounds. Gardener is described as a 
male/mexican; approx. 5'5"; heavy/build; 30 yrs.; white/blue 
shirt; blue/jeans; tennis/shoes. Investigator Richardson asked 
the gardener, for the whereabouts of the subject. The gardener 
pointed towards the house. 

On November 1, 1986, at approximately 0906 hours. Investigator 
Richardson conducted a drive by in the vicinity of 717 Danford 
Drive. At that time. Investigator Richardson observed the 
subject carrying a large brown box with both arms from the drive 
way into his residence out of view. 

On November 1, 1986, at approximately 0929 hours, Investigator 
Richardson initiated foot surveillance in the vicinity of the 717 
Danford Drive, and observed the subject in front of location. 

On November 1, 1986, at approximately 0931 hours, Investigator 
Richardson observed and approached Eugene Ingram standing on the 
front lawn landscaping, of 717 Danford Drive, and executed 
service of process. 

NOTE; The subject was in the company of a male companion described 
as male/causaion; approximately 6'; glasses. (See Physical 
Description For Details) 

DETAILS OF SERVICE OF PROCESS; 

On November 1, 1986, at approximately 0921 hours, the subject of 
this investigation Eugene Ingram was served a subpena relative to 
C 420153, CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA vs GERALD ARMSTRONG 
AND RELATED CROSS ACTION for deposition dated, November 13, 1986. 







During service of process the subject denied being Eugene Ingram 
and indicated he was a landscaper at work. Ingram appeared very 
nervous. Ingram also stated, "See my truck", pointing to the 
blue camper Ca. Lie. plate. 3B55430, which had been parked on 
location 10/29/86 and 11/01/86 prior to surveillance. The 
subject appeared to be attempting to avoid service of process 
based on 10/25/86, the Investigator at Ingram's Investigation was 
informed of the subpena/deposition for the subject who evidently 
inform Ingram of the nature of the service of process attempt. 
Investigator Richardson replied, "Eugene Ingram your served with 
a subpena for deposition". Ingram appeared very angry and 
becoming hostile, based on his attitude and tone of voice. 
Investigator Richardson layed the subpena in the driveway on the 
ground approximately 10 feet from the subject. Ingram replied 
angrley, " 1 1 am not Gene Ingram you got the wrong guy". 
Investigator Richardson replied, "Show me some ID that your not 
Ingram. The subject began screaming, "Get off my property". 
(Unaudible fowl language) 

The unidentified male/companion stated aloud, "I'am a Deputy 
Sheriff and your on private property". Investigator Richardson 
departed the immediate location of the property. Investigator 
Richardson walked back to his vehicle parked on the opposite side 
of the street, adjacient to the 717 Danford Drive, residence. As 
Investigator Richardson attempted to enter his vehicle from the 
drivers side of the car, the subject quickly approached this 
Investigator stating, "I'm gonna punch your fuckin lights out". 
Investigator Richardson strongly advised Ingram to calm down or 
risk the chance of losing his Private Investigators License and 
going to jail for assault and battery. Ingram requested to see 
my identification which Investigator Richardson displayed 
Untouchables Private Detectives business card. Ingram then 
replied, "This bullshit". The subjects male/companion and Regina 
Ingram approached my vehicle. Investigator Richardson displayed 
State Licensed ID card which Eugene Ingram snatched from my hand 
and stepped back onto the driveway of the property. The 
male/companion insisted, he was a Deputy Sheriff for the County. 
Investigator Richardson requested his ID, which he indicated, he 
did not have the identification, badge number and or refused to 
give his name. Investigator Richardson informed the 
male/companion that impersonating a Deputy Sheriff is a felony 
and or lack of ID on his person, deems disciplinary action from 
his superiors. Investigator Richardson also displayed a renewal 
ID card. These identification cards were inspected by the 
subject and adjoining party. During this event, the 
male/companion continuously insisted in warning, "You better not 
come back on the property". The subject held my picture ID in 
hand on the 717 Danford driveway property, so that if I stepped 
on his property reaching for my ID card. Investigator Richardson 
would be guilty of trespassing. However, shortly thereafter all 
parties returned my ID cards. 



Eugene Ingram stated, "You didn't put the subpena in my hand so 
I'm not served". Subject walked onto his driveway and picked up 
the subpena from the ground and began to read the document. 
Investigator Richardson replied, "Failure to appear for the 
deposition is a penalty of contempt and or fine." 

Investigator Richardson entered his vehicle and departed the 
location. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 


Eugene Ingram: residing 717 Danford Drive, Los Angeles, Cal.; DOB 
02/24/49; male/caucasion; approximately 6'; heavy build; black 
hair; clean shaven; large face; wearing multi/color shirt; white 
pants; bad attitude. 

REGINA INGRAM 


Regina Ingram resides 717 Danford Drive, Los Angeles, 
DOB 02/20/57; Female/caucasion; approx. 5*4"; approx, 
light brown hair; medium build; dark attire. She will 
Ingrams avoidance of service of process. 


California. 
125 lbs; 
aid in 


JOHN DOE 1 


John Doe 1 is described as a male/caucasion; companion of 
subject; approx. 6'; approx. 2001bs; light brown hair; glasses; 
wearing grey attire. Subject claim to be a Deputy Sheriff but 
failed to present identification when requested by Investigator 
Richardson.